GraphQL Subscriptions
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ELI5 — The Vibe Check
Regular GraphQL: you ask, server answers once. GraphQL Subscriptions: you subscribe to a topic and the server pushes updates whenever data changes. Perfect for live dashboards, chat apps, and collaborative tools. Under the hood it uses WebSockets. Your component re-renders every time the server pushes new data.
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GraphQL
GraphQL is like ordering food where YOU specify exactly what you want on your plate.
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Server-Sent Events
Server-Sent Events (SSE) is like subscribing to a news feed from the server.
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WebSocket
WebSocket is like upgrading a walkie-talkie from push-to-talk to a full phone call.
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